Is sex before marriage always out? I know we like this rule for teenagers, and young people who aren’t ready to have kids, of course that make sense us.
• But what about adults who are more mature, and are responsible?
• How about a Christian couple who are in love with the Lord and each other?
• How about if the sex in done in love and a nice positive setting?
• How about if it is only done occasionally and not abused?
• How about if it was a positive experience for both parties?
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1 Brian // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:38 pm
(USA) Like so many people, I had sex before I was married. I have to say that that decision is by far the one I regret the most. I’m 36 years old, and have had plenty of opportunity to screw up, but that’s the one I count as my greatest fall.
I didn’t get an STD, and I got no one pregnant, so you’d think I had a good time with no consequences. At first it seemed that way. I didn’t know Jesus, although I still knew it was wrong. Over the years I’ve found that I gave away the greatest gift I could have ever given my wife.
Because I know Jesus now, I no longer live with the guilt of my decision, but there are still consequences. I know my physical relationship with my wife isn’t all that it could be, and I’m positive my poor decision has played a large roll in that. I wonder what might have been, and that’s a sad thing.
Sex before marriage is just one way we sin against God. Our culture says there’s no reason to wait for anything, especially for direction from God! But, waiting on God is a very rewarding thing, so wait on Him.
Also, don’t forget that God is merciful and faithful to forgive our sins if we confess before Him. So, if you’ve already sinned in this area, stop, and ask His forgiveness, and then wait for your wedding day. You’ll be glad you did, and I have no doubt God will bless your marriage for it.
2 Ann // May 13, 2008 at 11:16 am
(USA) It’s such a relief for me to read Brian’s comments! I, like most of my people of Nigerian origin, had been under the impression that all Americans believe in sex before marriage. . .and coming from a man, it is really heart-warming! Most cultures of the world place great premium on purity and virginity before marriage and as such marriage is often associated with complex rites. They all cannot be wrong, but above all, if we say we are Christians, then we must not simply pay lip service to our beliefs, but follow the tenets of our faith as indeed the Holy Bible has spelled out - the Bible is unambiguous about it; our challenge in the present time is to make it "cool" and get the media to promote it. Good luck world!
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